Mom should order another bottle of the vino and tell Pops to stifle the whining and to enjoy this reprieve from their “prodigy” and go “bottoms up”. Of course she should tell the hostess to arrange for a taxi to take them home as they intent to make a “night” of it.
I sympathize with the babysitter and the parents. There’s was a kid like Calvin on a flight sitting right behind me. For the entire 2 hour flight, the kid was in his own world and didn’t shut up once. Obviously off his meds (or needed some) and it drove everyone on the flight NUTS. His mother didn’t say one word to keep him quiet. I think she even had earphones in.
Look at how the first panel shows how Calvin imagines Stupendous Man, indicating he’s just imagining flying out the front door, when in reality he likely just ran out the door pretty fast.
BE THIS GUY 29 days ago
Safe to say assume if they split up, Dad won’t ask for custody; he may not even ask for visitation rights.
codycab 29 days ago
A dog is more well behaved than Calvin.
dadthedawg 29 days ago
Yep, Rosalyn could have been your dog walker…..
3nemesis 29 days ago
A dog doesn’t have Calvin’s sense of humour.
C 29 days ago
Don’t avoid the topic, Dear
peb6006 29 days ago
If you had a dog, you would not need to dine out to take a break
Alexander the Good Enough 29 days ago
Ask me why I don’t even have a dog…
snsurone76 29 days ago
Well, since Dad is an SOB, a dog companion might have been appropriate.
SHIVA 29 days ago
When the parents come and get an earful from Roslyn, all the little monster will get is a talking to by Dad, and sent to bed. The kid wins!!
rexxster 29 days ago
They should have him “chipped” anyhoo.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member 29 days ago
Remember that other strip? “I offered to get us a dachshund puppy, but nooooo …”
PaulAbbott2 29 days ago
Dad’s love for his son, neatly summed up in a single sentence.
WaywardWind 29 days ago
It’s why WE had a dog.
Bilan 29 days ago
A comic strip named Rover and Hobbes just wouldn’t be as funny.
French Persons Premium Member 29 days ago
Go play in the street, kid.
The Reader Premium Member 29 days ago
At least they can still get a doggie bag!
Nuke Road Warrior 29 days ago
Going out to a nice restaurant on a date night is what led to Calvin. Just think, doing it more often could lead to Calvin having a brother, yikes.
tremaine53 29 days ago
Pffft! If Dad had REALLY wanted a dog that much, he’d have named Calvin ‘Bowser’, instead.
TampaFanatic1 29 days ago
Mom should order another bottle of the vino and tell Pops to stifle the whining and to enjoy this reprieve from their “prodigy” and go “bottoms up”. Of course she should tell the hostess to arrange for a taxi to take them home as they intent to make a “night” of it.
Link from Twilight Princess 29 days ago
“Colonel, its Stupendous Man. I have escaped! Mission Accomplished!”
SquidGamerGal 28 days ago
Why do you put up with this, Ross? You know he’s just gonna keep doing this, right?
bbenoit 28 days ago
Don’t know why Calvin hates Roz as a sitter so much. He seems to have a blast while she’s there.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 28 days ago
A dog would have ripped Hobbes apart a long time ago..
Just-me 28 days ago
Calvin will be hoping space aliens will kidnap him and take him to planet Zork when his folks get home.
Carol from CT 28 days ago
Roselyn, just go inside and lock all the doors. Let Calvin “chill” for a while.
The Lone Panda & Tonto 28 days ago
Watch out for coyotes, Calvin.
sandpiper 28 days ago
according to a pre-reading by another commenter the next event is already known.
Humerus1 28 days ago
is dat ze freddy fazbear?? har har har har har har har har har harr hor hor hor hor har har har har
ChuckAnziulewicz 28 days ago
Well there WAS that Blue Light Special at K—Mart.
Spacetech 28 days ago
They both need a leash..
rebroxanna 28 days ago
Some obviously think he’s being serious here. I choose to read it as dry humor. There are plenty of times we see his love for his son.
Steverino Premium Member 28 days ago
Easy. Ditch Calvin and keep Hobbes.
circleM 28 days ago
Calvin’s parents should be happy that mobile phones had not been in widespread use when this was drawn.
elgrecousa Premium Member 28 days ago
Lots of folks are doing just that these days.
kathleenhicks62 28 days ago
Lost in the dark!
mistercatworks 28 days ago
“What kind of dog?”
Holden Awn 28 days ago
It wasn’t a dog that Calvin’s dad was begging for that night…
EMGULS79 28 days ago
And having instead had a CAT (or two!) would have made it even EASIER!
Statick 28 days ago
I sympathize with the babysitter and the parents. There’s was a kid like Calvin on a flight sitting right behind me. For the entire 2 hour flight, the kid was in his own world and didn’t shut up once. Obviously off his meds (or needed some) and it drove everyone on the flight NUTS. His mother didn’t say one word to keep him quiet. I think she even had earphones in.
centoxyz 28 days ago
Send Calvin to the dog pound.
Gordo4ever 28 days ago
Not certain that a strip called “Fido and Hobbes” would have the same attraction… : )
liberalnlovinit 28 days ago
You going to see “Home Alone” after dinner?
Azoth888 28 days ago
Oh noooo!
JoeMartinFan Premium Member 28 days ago
Love the artwork in the first panel!
wiley207 28 days ago
Look at how the first panel shows how Calvin imagines Stupendous Man, indicating he’s just imagining flying out the front door, when in reality he likely just ran out the door pretty fast.
Dave427 28 days ago
But you’d lose out on all the entertainment.
DKHenderson 27 days ago
Presumably Rosalyn was wise enough to grab the key to the house before chasing after Stupendous Man. Live and learn.